Studying in the United States is a dream for many international students, and the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships provide an incredible opportunity to turn that dream into reality. This fully funded scholarship covers full tuition, required fees, and room and board, making it an excellent choice for undergraduate students seeking to study in the USA. Additionally, the scholarship offers a $3,000 annual stipend for study abroad, summer internships, short-term courses, or research support. In this blog post, we will delve into the details of the Kotzen Scholarship, its benefits, and the application process.
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Overview of Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships
The Kotzen Scholarships are fully financed scholarships available to international undergraduate students at Simmons University. These scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and a strong commitment to their chosen field of study. The scholarship covers the entire duration of the undergraduate program, which is typically four years, and replaces any previous merit scholarships awarded to the recipient.
Key Details:
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institution: Simmons University
- Study Location: USA
- Program Period: Normal period of study for the undergraduate program
Offered Courses
Simmons University offers a wide range of undergraduate programs for Kotzen Scholarship recipients. Here is a list of some of the available courses:
- African Studies (BA)
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Biology (BS)
- Art (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Business Management (BSBA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Economics (BA)
- English (BA)
- Finance (BSBA)
- History (BA)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Nursing (BS)
- Political Science (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
- Women’s and Gender Studies (BA)
Scholarship Benefits
The Kotzen Scholarship provides a comprehensive package that covers the following:
- Full Tuition: The scholarship covers all tuition fees for the duration of the undergraduate program.
- Required Fees: All mandatory fees are included.
- Room and Board: Accommodation and meal plans are provided.
- Annual Stipend: An additional $3,000 per year is awarded for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internships, and research support.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Language Proficiency: Required language is English.
- Eligible Countries: All countries are eligible.
- Test Scores: A minimum score of 28 on the ACT, 1300 on the new SAT, or 1250 on the old SAT (CR+M). A minimum score of 600 in each SAT section is strongly recommended.
- Academic Excellence: Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Advanced Courses: Candidates should have taken honors, advanced placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
- Freshman Application: Students must apply as freshmen for the fall semester.
- English Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL and SAT or ACT scores.
- Math Course: An advanced-level math course should be taken during or before the senior year of high school.
Application Process
To apply for the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships, applicants must follow these steps:
- Application Deadline: Both the scholarship application and the application for admission to the college must be completed and submitted by December 1.
- Application Parts: The application consists of two parts – a short answer and a formal essay.
- Short Answer: In no more than 250 words, describe how you will use the additional $3,000 in your award (for study abroad, short-term courses, internships, and/or research funds).
- Formal Essay: In no more than 500 words, discuss how a woman can most effectively lead change in today’s world.
- Submission: Submit the essays via the online form or email them to ugadm@simmons.edu with the subject line “Kotzen Application.” Each page of the document should include the student’s full name and date of birth.
- Interview: Candidates selected for scholarship consideration will be required to complete an on-campus interview in February. International applicants who cannot make it to campus may have a Skype interview.
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